Northwest Africa 6079

LL-melt breccia (LL Chondrite) · Found 2008 · Unknown location

Key Takeaway

Northwest Africa 6079 is a LL-melt breccia (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2008 . It has a recorded mass of 503.0 g.

503.0 g
Mass
LL-melt breccia
Classification
Found
Type
2008
Year

Details

NASA ID51488
Classification LL-melt breccia (LL Chondrite)
Mass503.0 g (17.7 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2008
CoordinatesUnknown
Country Unknown

Mass Context

"503.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 6079?

Northwest Africa 6079 is classified as LL-melt breccia (LL Chondrite).

How much does the Northwest Africa 6079 meteorite weigh?

The Northwest Africa 6079 meteorite has a mass of 503.0 g (17.7 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Northwest Africa 6079 meteorite found?

The Northwest Africa 6079 meteorite was found in Unknown location in 2008.

Same Classification

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